AGO C.II

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C.II
Type Reconnaissance
Manufacturer AGO Flugzeugwerke
Designed by A. Haefeli
Introduced 1915
Primary user Germany

The AGO C.II was a German reconnaissance biplane of World War I. It was essentially a slightly redesigned version of the manufacturer's C.I design with a more powerful engine.

Two examples were equipped with floats (designation C.II-W) and operated by the German Navy for coastal patrol.


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General characteristics

  • Crew: two, pilot and observer
  • Length: 9.84 m (32 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.5 m (47 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 40 m² (430 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,946 kg (4,290 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Mercedes D.IV, 162 kW (217 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 145 km/h (90 mph)
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)

Armament

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Comparable aircraft Airco DH.7